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B.A. - students who enjoy studying physics with flexibility in their schedules

Engineering program allows for a 5-year engineering/liberal arts double major

Physics minor of 4 courses - different major

Physics is the fundamental science of the natural world. The study of physics and astronomy leads to a deeper appreciation and awareness of the world around us and serves as a basis for most other natural sciences and engineering.

From the quantum mechanical behavior of fundamental particles such as quarks and leptons to the workings of the cosmos as a whole, physics consists of a few general principles that explain a vast range of phenomena.

Our classes provide a solid grounding in the major areas of physics and give students experience in developing abstract theoretical models as well as experimental and computational techniques. As a Bucknell physics major, you have many opportunities, including the possibility of:

spending summers working with faculty on research projects

graduating with degrees in both physics and engineering

certification programs for teaching

studying abroad

traveling to professional observatories worldwide

Courses You Could Take

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Energy and Sustainability

Examination of energy, its transformations, its effects on resource depletion, and environmental degradation. Models of sustainability for transportation, architecture, waste management, and personal lifestyle choices.

Professor

"Undergraduate students play an important role in every aspect of our research program, which has received awards from the National Science Foundation and Research Corporation and is considered among the world's leading in our field."

Hands-on Experience

Outside the Classroom

Study Abroad

Physics majors can spend a summer, semester or year abroad through one of the University's own Bucknell "in" programs or through one of many approved programs across the globe. Recently, physics students have studied in:

Australia

London

Scotland

Spain

Research

Undergraduate Research

Department of Physics and Astronomy maintains a summer research program site funded by the National Science Foundation through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Students from all over the country can apply for opportunities to work with faculty on a variety of research projects.

Internships

Internships

Recently, physics majors have interned at the following organizations:

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